And the LORD spake unto Aaron, Behold, I also have given thee the charge of mine heave offerings of all the hallowed things of the children of Israel; unto thee have I given them by reason of the anointing, and to thy sons, by an ordinance for ever.
And the LORD said to Aaron, 'Look, I have also put you in charge of my special offerings - all the holy things that the people of Israel bring to me. I'm giving these to you and your sons because you have been anointed as priests, and this is a permanent law.'
God is telling Aaron that he and his sons (the priests) will receive a portion of all the holy offerings brought by the Israelites as their permanent inheritance for serving as priests.
📚 Historical Context
This instruction comes during Israel's wilderness period when God was establishing the priesthood through Aaron and his descendants. The 'heave offerings' were portions of sacrifices that were ceremonially lifted up before God and then given to the priests for their sustenance. Since the Levites received no land inheritance like the other tribes, God provided for them through these offerings from the people.
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